Originally posted by BlackChrome
Performance-wise, the Accord V6 (especially with the 6-speed) will kick the Solara's ass (but you can get a TRD supercharger with the Solara). Plus, I am sure the Accord would handle a little better.
Looks-wise, I am not sure. I am not a big fan of the new Accord but I certainly don't like the look of the Solara (at least not used to it yet). But I think the Solara looks a little better than the Honda Cougar, um, I mean Accord.
DJ, I thought you don't want a Coupe/2-door?
Thanks for the pic, Black....
I AM NOT in the market for a 2 door, I was telling him that IF I WERE in the market for an import 2 door, Solara would be my first choice right now...sorry if that wasnt clear. I was just saying the Solara looked AWESOME to me at the car show---and still does in this pic u provided; I AM in the market for a four door sedan for the next vehicle, yes.
Well, your opinion is certainly valid, but I have to agree that the Accord is way too Cougar-like in appearance and it is my opinion that the Solara makes the Honda Cougar appear small, wimpy, irrelevant on the road....this Solara is a big, long, dramatic coupe---the way it should be. Performance wise, you are probably right; the Accord will probably beat the Solara's ass with the manual. I wonder if a TRD body kit package is gonna come out for the Solara for 2004; that body kit OEM style for the 03 Accord Coupe looks like ass compared to my 99's body kit, I gotta tell ya....